Ingenious plot thwarted by unexpected rainstorm
Durand proposes using a thousand pounds of melinite in a dirigible to blow Fort Gleichen from within. A lightning strike and a torrential rain save the fortress while Durand is spared punishment and ordered to build a new balloon for the French army.
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Chantilly Lace In Fall Evening Gowns And Card Designs
The article describes chantilly lace in fall evening gowns with black and white color schemes. It details a tunic bordered with white fur over black chiffon velour, white marines at the bust, flaring collar, and lace sleeve borders, plus net foundations with lace flounces and velvet or taffeta hems. Velvet ribbons decorate tunics and card backs. It also notes decorative floral watercolors on card fronts and suggests painting “Menu” for bazaar stalls.
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Dainty Menu Cards For Artful Readers
Readers with artistic taste can craft dainty menu cards like the sketch. Gilt edged cards, pale colors, about three and a half by four inches, serve as the base. A wedge shaped white card support is hinged at the top with tape, forming the stand.
Ribbons in Great Variety for Girdles and Hats
Rich satin faille and maire ribbons decorate girdles and hat trim mings. Girdles vary from plain to striped broche or ribbon blends. Velvet brocades show velvet figures or satin flowers edged in velvet with dark tones and hairlines. tinsel ribbons with gold or silver scrolls adorn girdles, collars, vests, or cuffs.
Novel bag design for knitting or crochet use
The article describes a versatile bag crafted from strong remnants with a center piece lined in sateen and edged with ribbon. Satin side pieces form a frilled semicircle, silk cord handles attach to key rings, and pull apart action lets contents spread for quick selection.
Woman dries damp cotton in oven to fluff cushions
A young woman found damp cotton filling for cushions. She dried it in an oven until lightly browned, making the material light and fluffy. The treated cotton held its resilience and did not mat or pack down.
Chantilly Capes for Girls in Embroidered Sacks
Chantilly capes are described as loose sacks of dark blue silver and deep red thread with embroidery. They are mounted over black tulle capes for young girls, featuring kimono sleeves and fronts turned under and tucked into the belt for a decorative tile addition to a dress.
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Old Time Sweet Treats and Simple Candy Recipes
A nostalgic collection of easy desserts and confections. Date cakes blend dates walnuts and figs baked as drop-cakes. Peanut crisps and lemon wafers use butter eggs and citrus zest. Honey candy and caramels are boiled with sugar and molasses, cooled, and cut into pieces.
Roast Rabbit Hello: stuffing and roasting details
The recipe describes cleaning a rabbit, stuffing with sausage meat and forcemeat, sewing the opening, skewering the head, trimming joints, wrapping in buttered paper, basing, browning, and finishing in three quarters of an hour. It suggests serving with brown gravy and red currant jelly and notes garnishing with lemon slices.
Mushroom Stuffing Recipe Notes
Combine chopped mushrooms with breadcrumbs ham parsley thyme zest onion and a touch of lemon rind. Mix thoroughly and fry in hot fat. Use as stuffing for marrow tomatoes or large onions.
To Preserve Cut Flowers With Camphor Starch Water
Cut flowers wilt in heat but placing a small camphor piece in the water keeps them fresh longer. This simple method preserves blooms by slowing dehydration and extending life.
The Cranberry Tart Recipe Overview
A brief note on cranberry tart variations describes using plain sauce or latticed pie crust, with optional raisins, meringue topping, or whole berries in syrup. Uncooked berries should be mashed and sweetened before filling. Cooking time ranges from forty five minutes to an hour.
Smell Remedy from Orange Peel Smoldering Shovel
A house odor remedy uses dried orange peel left to smolder on an old shovel. The method releases a fragrant scent and freshens the room.
Sponge a Silk Dress Revive Tip
Water used to boil potatoes is recommended to sponge and restore a silk dress. The method suggests soaking the fabric briefly to lift dirt and refresh the garment.
To Sweeten Soup With Soda Additive
A simple kitchen note instructs adding a pinch of carbonate of soda to each quart of sour soup to restore sweetness. The tip emphasizes neutralizing sourness and improving flavor with a basic baking soda pinch.
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